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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,652.78, 52,014.92 and 30,089.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,652.78, 52,014.92 and 30,089.21 is: 41,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,652.78 : 52,014.92 = 30,089.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,652.78/52,014.92 = 30,089.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,652.78x = 52,014.92 × 30,089.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,652.78x = 1,565,087,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,087,700.57/37,652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,566.33

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